Perceived Discrimination and Sense of Community Belonging among Canadian Young Adults: A Population-Based Study

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This research examines the relationship between perceived discrimination and community belonging among Canadian young adults (15-34) with diverse backgrounds. Utilizing data from the 2020 General Social Survey – Cycle 35: Social Identity, we analyze a subset of 6,326 participants using binary logistic regression. Our findings confirm the significant negative association between perceived discrimination and community belonging and shed light on varied belonging experiences observed across different sociodemographic groups. It is noted that women and specific visible minority communities (South Asian, Filipino, West Asian, and Arab Canadians) maintain a stronger sense of community belonging despite facing discrimination. In contrast, second-and third-gener-ation immigrants’ belonging is lower than their first-generation counterparts. Our study also observes a positive connection between religious affiliation and community belonging, while disability status is associated with reduced belonging. These findings emphasize the complex nature of community belonging, highlighting the importance of addressing discrimination and fostering belonging across diverse young adult groups in Canada. © 2025, Canadian Ethnic Studies Association. All rights reserved.

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